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Kennedy’s experience deserves your vote
My next door neighbor and friend, Chris Kennedy is running for Lake County State’s Attorney. I have known him and his family for seven years and I want to share why he is the best candidate for the position. I am a criminal defense attorney …
Lake County election materials include Spanish translations
You may have noted that election information in Lake County is now printed in English with a Spanish translation. In late 2011, the United States Department of Justice sent a certification letter requiring Lake County to provide complete bilingual election administration in the Spanish language …
Lake County office has your military paperwork
Nov. 11 was Veterans Day, a holiday to honor all who have served in the U.S. Military Services. As Lake County Recorder, I would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our veterans and their families that my office is the keeper of …
Here are the facts on Route 45 realignment
There has been increased public interest in a proposed project to realign U.S. Route 45 at Millburn Road and Grass Lake Road. It’s important for the public to have accurate information, rather than relying on hearsay and innuendo. Here are the facts around this project: …
Setting the record straight on Route 53
As a member of the Tollway Board, I agree in general with your editorial “Waiting on roadway cannot be accepted” (on the Review Web site under Opinion), but I think it is important to set a few facts straight. I did offer an amendment to …
Quinn must take action
Our state, like many others across the nation, is experiencing a struggling economy and an unwieldy budget deficit. This situation requires a daily mindset to find effective ways to limit excessive spending and pay off our debts. Last year, I sponsored legislation that was signed …
Lake County Board chairman: Extend Route 53
Route 53 extension is vital It’s no surprise that our region ranks among the worst in the nation for traffic congestion — because we experience it every day. If you travel in Lake County, you also know that gridlock is a serious problem that not …
Letter to the editor: Americans are more pro-life than ever
What the poll really reveals Recently, a new Gallup poll on abortion was released. It attracted much media attention because, unlike recent years, it showed more Americans calling themselves “pro-choice” than “pro-life.” However, a closer look at the data reveals that Americans are more strongly …
Letter to the editor: Libertyville High School state title has been ignored
LHS championship has been ignored On May 7, the 2011 Libertyville High School Wind Ensemble was named Class AAA State Champion at the University of Illinois SuperState Band Competition. It makes this year’s band the latest inductee into a proud Libertyville tradition, joining former Libertyville …
Tilted Kilt not good fit for Morton Grove It was not that long ago that North Suburban residents were fighting the entry of off-track betting. Morton Grove residents fought that one with letters to Menards expressing their displeasure with the sale of their land to …
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Schools should keep best teachers, not tenured ones
In keeping with school board code, dozens of teachers in the suburbs received pink slips last month effectively putting their careers on hold. As a taxpayer in these financially difficult times, I understand why the pink slips are necessary. But as a parent with four …
